Drank on The World — 9 years ago
I've had this bottle in the cellar for a LONG time (probably past peak)...waiting for the right occasion. Here is to ten eventful years of Builders Bargain. Jammy, delicate flavor. 13 years of aging has given this a very earthy quality. Decanted for 90 minutes but should get even more spectacular through the evening. Cheers! — 9 years ago
Love this wine and what Michael Zardo is doing over at Ten Acre/Bella. Exceptional bottle that shows a true Cali PN. Full bouquet of lilac, violets, caramel and musk. Beautiful nose. Sip shows spice, smoke, black fruits, black tea with subtle tones of mole bitters. That same spice returns for a lingering finish flashing its soft round tannins one more time. — 10 years ago
So much peat and smoke. Also more subtle grassy notes and earthy sweetness. Super light-bodied. A great Islay scotch. — 9 years ago
Sets the benchmark for Napa. Against the Hundred Acre, way more Bordeaux like in terms of minerals and structure. Just so well integrated — 9 years ago
Smooth and peppery. Very nice. — 9 years ago
Half acre makes a great aromatic brew in the D.Cutter. You would be well off having one or two on a sunny day because it's not as heavy as some of its other IPA compatriots! — 11 years ago
Sweet red! — 12 years ago
On its way out. But still so good. — 13 years ago
Ripe, almost jammy red cherry. High extraction, and generous use of new oak. — 9 years ago
The standard expression is very good, but the barrel aged version is out of this world amazing. I was only able to get my hands on one can so I won't be able to asses how it ages, but even young it is exceptional. — 9 years ago
Oh so yummy and smooth. Savour it in front of a fire on a cold night — 10 years ago
Still full of alcohol and has a hint of currents. Tanino have smoothed out. — 11 years ago
2005 - I think the best cab I have ever had — 11 years ago
Not Wise Acres. This is Wise Acre. Kirk Grace's tiny 1/2 acre project. 2010 — 12 years ago
Jim Restrepo
Light body pleasant Pinot from Willamette Valley — 8 years ago